Place:Ramsey, Isle of Man

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NameRamsey
Alt namesBalluresource: Family History Library Catalog
TypeTown
Coordinates54.317°N 4.333°W
Located inIsle of Man     (1777 - )
Also located inLezayre, Isle of Man     (1000 - 1777)
source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
source: Family History Library Catalog


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Ramsey is a coastal town in the north of the Isle of Man. It is the second largest town on the island after Douglas. Its population is 7,845 according to the 2016 Census. It has one of the biggest harbours on the island, and has a prominent derelict pier, called the Queen's Pier (currently under restoration). It was formerly one of the main points of communication with Scotland. Ramsey has also been a route for several invasions by the Vikings and Scots.

Ramsey is also known as "Royal Ramsey" due to royal visits by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1847 and by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in 1902.

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